Student Handbook 2019/2020
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Author, editor and design: NÃamh Murtagh Contributors: Samuel Whelan, Jack Leahy
Table of Contents Welcome to Griffith College The history of Griffith College Your campuses Getting to Griffith Reception Academic student services Fees Health and safety College life Tips for accommodation Accommodation Key people to know in your faculty Key contacts MyGriffith Library Computers Learner supports Health services Mental health Stress management Students' Union International office Student etiquette Assessments and exams Grading systems Appeals & deferrals Quality Assurance Careers Graduation & alumni Key dates Academic calendar
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Welcome to Griffith Welcome to Griffith College. This handbook contains useful information that you will need during your time as a student with us. If you can't find what you're looking for here, then drop in to Student Services or your Faculty Administration Office. You can also check out Moodle, which provides a wealth of information for our student body. Griffith College now has over 7,000 students who attend a broad range of full-time and part-time programmes. These include undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees as well as postgraduate awards, professional preparatory and short courses are also on offer. We are proud of the size and diversity of our student body and welcome and respect all of our students equally. On behalf of all staff in the College we wish you well in your studies and we hope that your time in Griffith College fosters social, personal and academic fulfilment. For further informaton on any area in the handbook, refer to griffith.ie
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History of Griffith College Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland's leading independent third level institution, with campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Over the past 40 years, Griffith College has established a national and international reputation for academic excellence and student success. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of sectors, from accountancy, business and computing to music, fashion, design and law. Our four campus locations each have a unique history and atmosphere, which contributes to a rounded and engaging educational experience.
The original Dublin campus buildings date back over 200 years to their construction in 1813. During the past two centuries they have regularly played a part in both local and national political events. Since its purchase by Griffith College in 1991, we have sought to combine the rich history of the buildings that surround us with the academic objectives of the College. The site has seen significant investment with student accommodation and a conference centre complementing the original buildings.
On June 1st 2005, Skerry's Cork Business School merged with Griffith College. Skerry's had been at the forefront of education in Cork since 1884, and has a long history of providing quality education in the city. As Griffith College Cork, its main five acre campus is located in the city's north side, a short walk from the main train station and shopping thoroughfares. Griffith College Limerick is located on O’Connell Avenue in Limerick City. Originally established as the Mid West Business Institute in 1988 to deliver accountancy programmes, it quickly grew to include a wide range of disciplines and remains the only independent third level college to provide engineering courses. Our newest campus, located in Dublin City Centre, marks a new expansion of Griffith College's footprint and our mission, with new course offerings bringing lifelong education to new audiences.
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Your Campuses Griffith College is a multi-campus college with various locations. Below is a brief introduction to each of the campuses that make up Griffith College. For campus maps and information on services, check your Moodle account - which you will receive access to upon registration.
South Circular Road - Main Campus
The main campus is situated on seven acres within a mile of St. Stephen's Green on Dublin's South Circular Road.Over the years Griffith College has earnt itself both a national and international reputation for student success. The College has gained an enviable, award-winning reputation for providing students with first-class lectures and excellent study material. Griffith College offers internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short term and corporate training educational solutions. In Griffith College, there is something for everyone.
Griffith College South Circular Rd, Dublin 8.
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Your Campuses City Centre Campus — Wolfe Tone Street In 2018, Griffith College opened an ultra-modern teaching facility at 25 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1, to complement its main campus on Dublin’s South Circular Road. The City Centre campus is located beside the busiest shopping area of Dublin, Henry Street, with Arnotts and Debenhams nearby. The campus is easily accessible by public transport with the Red and Green Luas lines just minutes away, and is well-served by the buses that stop on O’Connell Street and the quays along the River Liffey. For those driving there are reduced rate car parking facilities nearby. Dublinbikes, which is a public bicycle rental scheme is also nearby. Griffith College City Centre offers students: The security of signing up to a well-established, reputable college The support and knowledge of the highly skilled and experienced Griffith College team All modern, state-of-the-art teaching facilities A fresh, dynamic centre which is totally focused on meeting the needs of the student.
Griffith College City Centre Campus 25 Wolfe Tone St, North City, Dublin 1.
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Your Campuses Cork Campus Griffith College was first established in Cork in 1998 with the School of Professional Accountancy. In June 2005, Griffith College Cork merged with Skerry’s College. Skerry’s College had been at the forefront of education in Cork since 1884. Griffith College Cork runs a variety of both full-time and part-time, undergraduate, postgraduate and masters programmes in Law, Business, Journalism, Computing Science and Pharmaceutical Business Management as well as professional programmes in Law and Accountancy. Griffith College Cork is strongly committed to the creation of a positive learning environment. This relaxed and productive atmosphere is achieved by developing a strong pastoral care ethos, evidenced by the open-door policy of lecturers, the operation of all lectures on a first-name basis, the provision of both written and oral feedback on formal and informal assignments, and the close, friendly working relationship between students and staff, all of which are based on a spirit of trust and collaboration.
Griffith College Cork Wellington Rd, Montenotte, Co. Cork.
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Your Campuses Limerick Campus In September 2006, Griffith College acquired the Mid West Business Institute (MWBI) and became Griffith College Limerick. The new entity carried forward the proud traditions and reputations of both institutions, which were founded in 1974 and 1988 respectively.
The principles that exemplified the respective institutions that occupied the building – providing highquality, relevant qualifications to the people of the Mid West region and beyond – survive today under the auspices of Griffith College. The Limerick campus provides a wide range of full-time, part-time and blended learning programmes from its state-of-the-art facility. Internationally recognised qualifications ranging from Level 6 to Level 9 on the Irish Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) are available in Accountancy, Business, Computing, Engineering and Hospitality, through its validating partners; QQI, ACCA, Heriot-Watt University, BTEC, and ICM. At the Limerick campus, students can expect smaller class sizes and individual attention from both lecturers and staff, in a student-focused, reassuring learning environment. Students receive support and encouragement in their academic studies, pastoral care and work preparation. The over-arching goal is that all students would reach their full potential and be ready to take up employment in their chosen field.
Griffith College Limerick O'Connell Ave, Co. Limerick.
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Your Campuses Innopharma In 2015, Griffith College and Innopharma labs came together to establish the Griffith Innopharma Faculty of Science, which provides graduates with the skills and competencies necessary for a successful career in Ireland's flourishing pharmaceutical and medtech sectors. The faculty offers specialist programmes in: Pharmaceutical Business Operations Pharmaceutical Data Analytics Medical Device Business and Technology
Pulse College Established in 1990, Pulse College provides the highest standards of professional training courses in audio, music, film, gaming and animation. With programmes designed and delivered by experienced working professionals, Pulse is at the forefront of professional industry training courses. The college is recognised internationally for its world-class facilities, the standard of its training programmes, and quality of its graduates. Pulse College runs a number of courses in conjunction with Griffith College: BA in Film and Television Production BA in Music Production Music Production for Games
Globe Business College Munich In 2006, we had the vision of creating a third level business college in Munich that combines the Irish and German approaches to education. It offers programmes such as: Bachelor (Honours) in Business Studies and Bachelor Degree Bridging Programme. It has a limit of 120 students in total with class sizes no higher than 20, which offers a truly personal and bespoke educational experience.
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Getting to Griffith Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Bus Routes — the following Dublin Bus routes bring you to Griffith College: 9, 16, 49, 54a and 122. Dublinbikes — the nearest station to the college is in Portobello. Luas — the nearest Luas stop to the college is on Harcourt Street. Driving — limited free parking is available on campus. MazeMap — MazeMap is a service for indoor maps on campus. Download the MazeMap app on Google Play or The App Store on your mobile devices.
Griffith College City Centre, Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1 Bus Routes — the campus is well-served by buses, with numerous routes stopping along O'Connell Street and the quays. Dublinbikes — there is a bike station just outside the campus on Wolfe Tone Street. Luas — the nearest Luas stops are Jervis (Red Line) and Dominick (Green Line), each approximately a five-minute walk away. Driving — parking is available on nearby Parnell Street.
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Getting to Griffith Griffith College Cork, Wellington Road, Cork City Walking — the College campus is located on Wellington Road, just a 15-minute walk from St. Patrick’s Street, the main shopping street in Cork City Centre. It is approximately 500m from the main train station serving a wide variety of towns and cities. The main bus station is a fifteen-minute walk from the College and most bus routes start and terminate there. Bus Routes — the 207 and 208 buses bring you to St Luke’s Cross and both pass through the city centre. Train — Kent Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the College; the station serves a wide variety of towns and cities. Cork City Coca-Cola Zero® Bikes — there are 32 bike stations across the city with the nearest ones to the college located at Kent Train Station, Lower Glanmire Road, Brian Boru Bridge and Parnell Place Bus Station. Driving — there is limited free parking available on campus and it is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Griffith College Limerick, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick City Bus Routes — the campus is well-served by bus routes along O'Connell Avenue. Train — campus is a 10-minute walk from Limerick Station (Colbert). Driving — on-street parking is available and requires a parking disk. A cheaper option is to use the various car parks in the area or Limerick Station (Colbert).
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Reception The College’s Reception team is happy to assist you with any queries in relation to room locations and scheduled classes. Reception is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-8.30pm on the South Circular Road campus, and 9.00am-3:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays during semester. Opening hours vary outside term-time. Reception desks in all other campuses operate on a Monday to Friday basis. Please note that reception staff cannot accept coursework on behalf of a faculty, nor can they provide a messaging service on behalf of students, except in emergency situations.
Contact Dublin — South Circular Road Phone: (01) 415 0400
reception@griffith.ie
Dublin — City Centre
Phone: (01) 415 0450
receptionwts@griffith.ie
Cork
Phone: (021) 450 7027
christine.white@griffith.ie
Limerick
Phone: (061) 310 031
info.gcl@griffith.ie
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Academic Administration Student Services Academic Administration Student Services provides a range of academic administrative supports. These services include queries relating to admissions, registration, exams, graduation and student records. We have an open-door policy during our listed opening hours and are happy to assist with any queries you may have. The Dublin Student Services Office is located in D209 on the 2nd floor of the Daniel O’Connell Building on the South Circular Road Campus.
Opening Hours Monday
10.00 - 18.30
Tuesday
10.00 - 18.30
Wednesday
10.00 - 18.30
Thursday
10.00 - 18.30
Friday
10.00 - 16.00
Saturday/Sunday
Closed
Contact Us Head of Academic Administration
ailish.finucane@griffith.ie
01- 4150486
Admissions Office Dublin Main SCR
admissions@griffith.ie
01- 4150415
Registration
registration@griffith.ie
01- 4150348
Examinations
examinations@griffith.ie
01- 4150485
Graduation
graduation@griffith.ie
01- 4150459
Student Records
studentrecords@griffith.ie
01- 4150434
Admissions Office City Centre
admissions.wts@griffith.ie
01- 4150450
Admissions Office Cork
admissions.gcc@griffith.ie
021- 4507027
Admissions Office Limerick
info.gcl@griffith.ie
061-310031/43
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Fees Student Fees Policies and Procedures You are required to register and pay your fees in full before the start of the programme unless an approved payment plan is in place with the College. You cannot attend any aspect of your programme unless you have registered. In addition to your tuition fees, the following is also applicable to every student. An Academic Administration Fee of €250.00 is applicable each academic year to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Where a student commences a programme in the January intake, an Academic Administration Fee of €125.00 is applicable for the period January to August with a fee of €250.00 payable each September thereafter. An International Student Support Fee of €300.00 is applicable each academic year to all Non EU students. For all QQI accredited programmes an additional QQI Award Fee is applicable in the final award year. Details of the fees applicable can be located on www.griffith.ie. A 2% Learner Protection Charge is incurred to finance arrangements required under Part 6 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act, 2012, to ensure protection of enrolled learners. From the time you register on a programme with the College, you become liable for fees at that point. If you commence a programme and subsequently withdraw or defer at any stage, full fees are still owed. Any approved payment plans must be adhered to in accordance with the payment plan signed. Please note that if your account falls into arrears at any point during the academic year, access to certain College facilities e.g. Moodle, College computers, or Library facilities, will be suspended. If your account remains in arrears, further sanctions may be imposed by the College, including but not limited to withdrawal of permission to access classes , non-correction of assignments and denial of access to examinations. The College also retains the right not to register you with the relevant authority.
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Payment Options You may pay your fees using any of the methods mentioned below: Pay online using credit or debit card at www.griffith.ie/payonline. Pay by bank draft/cheque/postal order made payable to Griffith College Pay by bank transfer into the College account for which the College bank details are:
Bank Name: Account Name: Account No: Sort Code: Swift/BIC Code: IBAN No:
Ulster Bank, 27-35 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin Bellerophon Ltd. 81754544 98-53-30 ULSBIE2D IE91 ULSB 985330 81754544
Pay by Direct Debit – you should refer to the Fee Payment Options section in “My Fees” on my.griffith.ie for information on paying by direct debit. My fees on my.griffith.ie When you log in to my.griffith.ie, you can view your account, print receipts, print invoices, print a Statement of Account and download a Sponsorship Form. For queries please contact: Dublin SCR Main Campus: studentfees@griffith.ie 01-4150483/493/479 or call to D006 Dublin City Centre Campus: studentfees@griffith.ie 01-4150483/493/479 Cork Campus: studentfees.gcc@griffith.ie 021-4507027 or call to the fees office Limerick Campus: info.gcl@griffith.ie 061-310031/43 or call to the administration office.
It is College policy not to refund fees under any circumstances.
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Health and Safety Your health and safety is a top priority while at Griffith College. If you feel unsafe or see anyone in danger at any time, report it to a member of security immediately.
Accidents and emergencies It is extremely important that any accident or injury is immediately reported to a member of staff in order to alert first responders. In the absence of a member of staff near the incident, reception should be notified.
Evacuation and fire alarm response All College buildings are equipped with fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers. If a fire or other incident occurs, the fire alarms will be activated and the buildings evacuated. Whenever a fire alarm is activated you are required to evacuate the building and go to your nearest assembly point. Do not return to the building under any circumstances until the all clear is given by a Fire Marshall or designated member of staff. If you discover a fire or other incident, raise the alarm by breaking the nearest available break glass point and then follow the evacuation procedures. Do not attempt to tackle a fire. Please cooperate with all instructions from a Fire Marshall or designated member of staff. Please note: Fire drills are conducted from time to time. As with actual fire alarms, fire drills require immediate evacuation of the building and outdoor assembly. Please make yourself aware of your nearest means of escape.
Property and equipment Do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any equipment etc. provided for the safety, health or welfare of students and staff. Should you become aware of any defect in equipment or property that might endanger safety, health or welfare you are requested to report this to a member of staff.
For assistance, contact security on the South Circular Road Campus on 01 4150 495, or 087 2711 948/086 8182370. For all other campuses, contact reception. Contact details can be found on page 11. The Cork campus has an evening reception number which is contactable through 087-7010800.
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College Life Your life on campus should be much more than the classroom experience. There are clubs, societies and lots of events in your local area. People you meet while in college often become friends for life. Enjoy every minute of your time on campus and make the most of it! Ask questions, go on a social night out, use resources and ensure you get the best from your Griffith life. Below are some useful contacts that you may need while at Griffith.
Accommodation Looking for accommodation for the first time when going to college can be extremely daunting. Try to look at it as a new experience and part of your college journey. There are a few things to bear in mind when looking for accommodation.
What kind of accommodation are you looking for? Halls of Residence / Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Halls of Residence or Purpose Built Student Accommodation is ideal if you want to be in close proximity to campus, live with fellow students and really immerse yourself in college life. These would usually have a lease period of 9 months or over two semesters.
Digs/lodgings Digs or lodgings is where you live with the landlord or a host family. These can be from Monday - Friday or full-time. Breakfast and/or dinner maybe included depending on the agreement. Generally you are renting a room in their home only.
Private rented accommodation This is a letting by a landlord or through a letting agency. This can be a house, apartment, shared accommodation or single occupancy. Leases are usuallly six or 12 months so ensure you check before agreeing that it suits your needs.
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Tips for Accommodation Tips to get you started
When looking for accommodation bear the following in mind.
Look early If you start looking for accommodation early, it is more likely you will find more options suited to you. Also you may find accommodation at a better rate, if you decide to look early.
Know where you want to be It may sound simple, but looking at where you want to live is important. Know where your campus is and the best ways to get there. This should make it easier to narrow down a location that suits you best.
When choosing a place Before paying a deposit, always view it first, and ensure you meet the landlord or letting agency. The landlord must be registered by law with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) and you are legally entitled to a rent book, which you can pick up in most post offices or stationery shops. Ensure you get a written agreement of a lease and read it carefully, and never hand over cash if possible. Keep receipts for everything and always get a signature from your landlord in your rent book upon rent payments and for the deposit.
Read the contract Ensure you read your lease before signing it. You are liable for rental payments for the duration of your lease, including time away for holidays. If you decide to leave earlier you may be liable to pay for the rent due until the end of your lease. So if you signed a lease for 12 months but only plan on staying for nine, you are required to pay for the full 12 months unless otherwise agreed with your landlord.
Make a list When moving in, make sure to fill out an inventory of items contained in the property. Take photos of each room and in particular any damages so that you can be sure that any damages not caused by you cannot be docked out of your deposit. Also if something is broken, ask for it to be fixed or replaced prior to moving in. For more information on tenant rights and responsibilites, visit rtb.ie or threshold.ie
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Accommodation South Circular Road and City Centre campuses On the South Circular Road campus there is purpose-built student accommodation, which houses over 650 students each year. The apartments have been sensitively designed to complement and reflect the historical significance of the campus as a whole, while offering comfortable, modern living with 24-hour security for residents. Griffith Halls of Residence is built in two blocks which consist of 165 apartments. Visit www.ghr.ie or phone 01 - 4163320 for more information. Your Students' Union also offers advice on how to find accommodation off campus and within the Dublin area. You can be contact the SU via phone on 01-4150418, email su@griffith.ie or call into their offices which are located beside the main entrance of the South Circular Road Campus. There are also many online resources to help find accommodation such as: www.daft.ie/student-accommodation
homes.usi.ie
www.rent.ie/student-accommodation www.collegecribs.ie
www.homestay.com/ireland/dublin
Cork Campus Griffith College Cork works with the following accommodation companies to assist students in finding suitable accommodation: staycork.ie www.eazycity.com
www.viva-cork.com/en www.calvinstay.com
There are a number of student accommodation complexes situated in close proximity to the college. The college also works with host families around the city, their service includes half-board during the week and full-board during the weekend.
Limerick Campus Griffith College Limerick can advise the best place to look for suitable accommodation. Ask reception for more information. daft.ie/student-accommodation/ citycampus.ie/
thomondvillage.com ashdownvillage.ie/
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Key People to know While at Griffith, there are key people who will be able to assist you in your faculty. Faculty Administrator Faculty Administrators manage the administrative functions and relevant issues relating to your studies. These include your attendance record, assessment results, certified absences, and requests for deferrals.
Faculty Head/Programme Director/Programme Leader Your Programme Director/Faculty Head has primary responsibility for all academic matters in relation to the delivery and assessment of your programme. Programme Directors and Faculty Heads, along with your Faculty Administrator approve all requests for deferrals and student progression issues. Lecturers & Tutors Lecturers have primary responsibility for delivering the individual modules of your programme. Should you encounter any difficulties with a particular module, your tutor is the first person you should contact.
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Key Contacts Faculty Administrators - Dublin Campuses Business Faculty Vicky Papatheodorou Sarah Kavanagh
vicky.papatheodorou@griffith.ie sarah.kavanagh@griffith.ie
01-4150 425 01-4150 416
Computing Faculty Aisling Farrell Laura Kennedy
aisling.farrell@griffith.ie laura.kennedy@griffith.ie
01-4150 428 01-4163 329
Design Faculty Rebecca Daly
rebecca.daly@griffith.ie
01-4150 423
Graduate Business School Mary Whitney
mary.whitney@griffith.ie
01-4150 494
Engineering Rachel Smith
rachel.smith@griffith.ie
01-4150 438
Journalism and Media Communications Oliveann Cassidy
oliveann.cassidy@griffith.ie
01-4150 456
Law Faculty Laura Wolahan Raissa Wischi
laura.wolohan@griffith.ie raissa.wischi@griffith.ie
01-4163 308 01-4150 462
Leinster School of Music and Drama Kirstie Muldoon
kirstie.muldoon@griffith.ie
01-4150 467
Professional Accountancy Jacqui Broderick Susan King
jacqui.broderick@griffith.ie susan.king@griffith@.ie
01-4150 461 01-4150 474
Teaching and Learning Lauren Guy
lauren.guy@griffith.ie
01-4163 337
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Key Contacts Faculty Administrators - Cork Campus Sylwia Olszewska
sylwia.olszewska@griffith.ie
Professional Accountancy Helen Long
helen.long@griffith.ie
021-4507508
Faculty Administrators - Limerick Campus Fiona O’Sullivan
fiona.osullivan@griffith.ie
061-310031
Faculty Administrators - Partners
Innopharma Orla McKiernan
orla.mckiernan@griffith.ie
01-4163 359
Pulse College Eoin McAuley -Games & Animation Philip Brady - Music
eoin.macauley@pulsecollege.com philip.brady@pulsecollege.com
01-4784 045
Springboard Courses Mary O'Carroll
mary.ocarroll@griffith.ie
01-4150 442
Short Courses Edel Irvine
edel.irvine@griffith.ie
01-4163385
Globe Business College Munich
admissions@globe-college.com
+49 89 59990845
Other Useful Contacts
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MyGriffith MyGriffith
MyGriffith will be your central resource for all your online college needs during your time with us. Through this site you will be able to access all your Griffith online services including Moodle, student email and online payments. This can be found at my.griffith.ie The website will also provide you with access to your current and past exam results. You will be able to update your personal information. For example, in the event of a change of address or phone number simply update your details online here. Moodle is Griffith College’s Student Virtual Learning Management System. It is the main resource for your programme information. Here, you will find all the information on your programme and modules including past exam papers, class notes and exam timetables, assignments, access to information databases and college regulations. You will also find procedures and academic forms on your MyGriffith account.
Student email All students are assigned a college email account. This account is not only for the duration of your time at College, but also beyond when you become a Griffith Alumni member. Your student email also gives you access to online storage (OneDrive) and to use and download Microsoft Office. If you would like all communications from the college to come to this account, please contact your faculty to give the email address you wish to use. Your Griffith username and password Once you are fully registered you should be able to log on to all of the Griffith College systems. Your username is your student number and your password is your date of birth e.g. 31/12/2001. Note that if you change your password on one system this will not be reflected in the others.
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Library Student cards You will be given a new student card at the beginning of the academic year. As part of the online registration process, you are asked to upload a passport-suitable photograph of yourself, taken in the last six months. This photo will be used to produce your student card. Once your student card has been printed, you will receive an email advising you to collect your card from the College library. You will be asked to present your student card to gain entry to the examinations halls and you should carry your card with you while on campus. If you need a replacement student card, please contact studentcards@griffith.ie. Library All library staff are there to help with your information needs during your time as a Griffith College student. They can assist you with sourcing information for your assignments and dissertation including access to books, journals and databases. They are there to facilitate you, so please feel free to consult them at any time. The library collection includes books, journals, dissertations, music manuscripts, CDs, videos, DVDs and computer software, as well as online journals and databases for all faculties. Colour printing, scanning and photocopying facilities are also available within the library. Inter-library loans The library encourages you to contact the College librarian if you are finding it difficult to source a particular textbook or article. If we do not carry it within our own resources, we are happy to see if we can source it through our contacts. For more detailed information on any of our resources and how to get the most out of them, as well as general information on library policies you can access our information page through Moodle. Contacting the library: Dublin - A block 2nd Floor SCR Campus library@griffith.ie or phone 01 415 0490 Cork library@gcc.ie or phone 021-450 7027 Limerick gcl@griffith.ie or phone 061 310 031
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Computers PCs and logins There are a number of Windows PCs, MAC PCs and laptops available throughout your campus. To log on to a PC, enter your student number as your username and your date of birth as your password (unless you have changed your password). More information is available on griffith.ie/printing
IT helpdesk If you encounter any issues with computers, printers or anything IT related, you can contact the IT helpdesk on your campus, who will respond to your query as soon as possible. Please use the relevant email associated with your campus.
Dublin: helpdesk@griffith.ie Cork: william.oneill@griffith.ie Limerick: helpdesk@gcl.ie
How to connect to the Eduroam Wifi network automatically For your convenience, a tool is available to configure a connection for you at cat.eduroam.org/. Simply click 'Download your Eduroam Installer' then choose Griffith College from the list presented. Select whether you are a student or staff member and click 'Download your Eduroam installer'. iOS users can use the link above. For Android users, the Eduroam CAT tool is available from the Play Store. Printing Before you can print or copy you must register your student account with PaperCut, the print control system. Tap your student card on the reader at any printer on campus A message will appear saying the card is not associated with an account and asks if you want to associate it now - choose Yes Enter your email address (e.g. joe.bloggs@student.griffith.ie) and password (same as your PC password) on the touchscreen. You are now registered with PaperCut and can use the system. If you do not have your student card you can still register, login to the printers and release your prints by using your account details via the touchscreen on the printers. Printing credit can be bought online at printing.griffith.ie
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Student Supports Learning support for learners with disabilities Here at Griffith College, we are committed to maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment within which students can reach their educational potential. The Learning Support office works with students and staff to promote a positive and successful learning experience for learners with disabilities and specific learning difficulties. A range of supports are available including: needs assessment – a confidential meeting to assess learning needs and the learner’s accompanying documentation in order to agree the appropriate supports that may be required reasonable accommodations – this aims to remove the impact of a disability within the learning environment, so that learners can demonstrate their full level of academic potential. Examples include: spelling and grammar waiver, additional time, scribe and reader support and low distraction venues during examinations invitations to key skills workshops – topics include time management, planning for success in assessments and exam revision techniques one to one support meetings. Please note: early disclosure of disabilities (ideally at admission stage) is vital to allow for the necessary supports to be agreed and put in place from the beginning of the learning journey. The Learning Support office operates from Monday – Wednesday throughout the academic year. Please get in touch by: Email: learningsupport@griffith.ie Phone: + 353 1 416 3376 Office location: E002, Dublin campus.
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Health Services GPs While at college, health issues may arise. If you need medical attention while you are at Griffith College there are services available: Dublin Combined GP and Dental practice at the junction of Camden Street Upper and Harcourt Road Doctor - 01 475 9544 Doctor Brady's Surgery: 48 Harrington Street Dublin 8. 01-475 6300, doctorbrady.ie Out of Hours Services: DubDoc, Outpatients Dept, St. James's Hospital, Co. Dublin, 01 454 5607 Emergency: 999/112 Cork Cork City Medical Centre, 91 Patrick's Street, Cork 021 422 2424. Out of Hours Services: SouthDoc, 1850 335 999 Emergency: 999/112 Limerick Walk-in Medical Centre 19 Parnell St, Limerick, V94 XE29, Closes 10 p.m. Phone 061 592040. Walk-in Medical Centre , 14 St Nessan’s Road. Phone: 061 592040. St John’s Hospital. Closes 6pm. Phone 061-462132. Medi Centre. 105 O’Connell Street. Phone 061 311814 Out of Hours Services: Shannondoc, 1850 212 999 Emergency: 999/112
Counselling A counselling service is available to all students. You can call, text or email to book an appointment Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. The service aims to respond to counselling requests within 24 hours. Dublin counselling@griffith.ie, 085 1521511 or visit the Students’Union. Cork Aileen Fitzgerald, Shantih, 32 Sidney Park, Wellington Road, Cork. 021 4507903. Limerick Sinead Keane, sinead.keane@griffith.ie or by calling/texting 086-0541233.
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Mental Health "Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community." - World Health Organisation The state of your mental health can fluctuate from month to month, day to day or even hour to hour. Transitioning into college life can be a huge upheaval bringing both exciting and stressful times. There are so many factors that can affect the state of our mental health. If at any point you feel that your mental health is suffering, talking to someone and trying to identify what (if anything) is causing it can be hugely beneficial. Looking after your mental health is as important as looking after your physical health. It's OK to not feel OK and it's more than OK to ask for help. You can avail of the following services on or nearby your campus: learner supports counselling GP students' union. All lecturers and staff want to ensure you are happy and healthy during your time here at Griffith College and beyond. Off-campus supports There are many local and national support services that can provide care during both difficult times and in times of crisis. Samaritans: phone 116 123 or text 087 260 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.ie (24hours) Pieta House: phone 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 (24 hours) LGBT Helpline: phone 1890 929 539 or email info@lgbt.ie (check lgbt.ie for opening hours) Aware: phone 1800 80 48 48 (10am - 10pm) Online resources yourmentalhealth.ie
Pieta.ie
SpunOut.ie
mentalhealthireland.ie
Reachout.com
sexualwellbeing.ie
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Stress Management "Stress is a feeling that's created when you react to certain events. It's the body's way of preparing to meet a situation with focus and heightened alertness. Stress can become a problem when it starts to affect how you cope with day-to-day stuff." - Health Service Executive Moving into a new place, exams, relationships. jobs and other pressures can all cause you to suffer from stress. It is perfectly natural to get stressed from time to time, but it's how much it can affect you that matters. It's important to try and identify when you are stressed and take some steps to try and alleviate it.
Some helpful tips that can help to reduce stress Hang out with people who make you feel good: socialising with friends, taking part in a club/society can be a great stress buster. Talking with friends or doing an activity can really lift your mood. Get some exercise: playing sports or even just getting out for a walk (with or without the dog!) can really help clear your mind. Concentrate on your breathing: if you are feeling particularly overwhelmed at a certain time, try and concentrate on breathing deeply. This can help ground you and focus on your next task. Make a list: set out clear and realistic goals to stay on track. If you find yourself going astray don't be afraid to ask for help. Minimise drugs, alcohol and caffeine: in the long term consuming substances can make you feel more depressed, cause higher blood pressure and mood swings. It's important to watch out for triggers that may cause symptoms to worsen. Eat as well as possible: when feeling stressed, it's easy to turn to junk food that you think makes you feel good. Instead, try to follow a balanced diet and avoid the usual of pitfalls of exhaustion and loss of focus. Talk to someone: if you feel like you are not coping, there are plenty of people who are happy to listen. This can be a huge factor in helping you to cope. It is never too much trouble to admit that you are having a difficult time. Talking to a friend, family member, your students' union, programme director, GP or counsellor really makes a difference.
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Students' Union Griffith College Students’ Union is the representative body for all Griffith College students and is based on the South Circular road campus. The purpose of your students’ union is to represent students both within the institution and externally, including on local and national issues. Your students' union is also responsible for providing a variety of services to students. You are actively encouraged to become involved so that they can directly influence and organise activities and events. The SU officers hold full-time sabbatical appointments for a period of one academic year and they are elected by their fellow students every year. The students’ union can be contacted by emailing su.president@griffith.ie or alternatively you can drop into the SU office, which is open daily from 9.30am to 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 5pm on Fridays. Please note opening times can be altered by SU events and trips at certain times.
Contact Details Students' Union President 2019/2020 Alisa Reich
su.president@griffith.ie
01 4150463
Communications Officer 2019/2020 Rose Ugoalah
su.comms@griffith.ie
01 4150463
Manager Paul Walsh
su.manager@griffith.ie
01 4150497
Assistant Manager Claire Aston
su.ents@griffith.ie
01 4150418
Sports and Societies Officer Jason Killeen
su.sports@griffith.ie
01 4150463
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Sports and Societies Griffith College Dublin has a range of sports clubs and societies, many of which are organised by students. Current sports clubs include basketball, rugby, soccer (men’s and women’s), volleyball, table tennis, pool, darts and cricket. To become a member of any club or society, just sign up during Freshers’ Week, or contact any students’ union officer for more details. Freshers’ Week takes place in the first week of term, and details of events are available from the students’ union. You are all encouraged to approach the Clubs & Societies officer with any ideas for new clubs and societies. Schedules for all societies and clubs are available from the SU office and are posted on the SU social media profiles.
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International Office The international office is located in the Dublin SCR campus on the ground floor of the Academic Facilities Building (AF105). The office acts as a resource for international students in the College. You can email the international office at international@griffith.ie or visit the office during their contact hours (9.30-17.30, Monday-Friday). The international office will assist you in applying for a PPS number, opening a bank account and renewing visas. If the international office listed above is not on your campus then you can phone, email or call to your faculty office for assistance.
Special note on attendance for international students In addition to college regulations on attendance, the Irish Department of Justice guidelines outline that international students must maintain an attendance level of 80% or more for the duration of their programme. Any attendance level lower than 80% is not acceptable. The international office also monitors attendance on a regular basis to ensure that all International students adhere to this regulation. If there is a valid reason for non-attendance, you are required to provide an explanation along with any relevant documentation to your Faculty Administrator and also send a copy of this documentation to the international office. In this case, certified or documented absences will not affect your attendance record.
Visa extension letter requests This service is only provided by the international office. Students must apply for a visa extension letter using the online letter ordering system – www.gcdinternationaloffice.ie. Having completed the letter ordering process, you will automatically receive an email giving the date you must call to the international office to sign off on your request. When doing so, you will be given your attendance rate and the date after which you may go to the Garda National Immigration Bureau to renew your visa. It is imperative that you have a valid email address when using the online letter ordering system. You should apply for a visa extension letter a minimum of 21 days prior to your visa expiring.
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Student Etiquette Attendance Your success on your chosen Griffith College programme is enhanced by a variety of learning supports both in-class and through online resources. Your participation and attendance at lectures is critical to ensure you are benefiting from these supports through the duration of your studies. Activities including in-class discussions, simulation exercises and workshops depend on class attendance. So, while each learner has a responsibility for organising and managing aspects of their own learning, enrolment on a programme also entails commitment to participation. The nature of participation whether it is face to face, via the internet and its scale, will differ between programmes. Full information about the time and location of teaching and assessment arrangements as well as information about your programme’s attendance requirements will be provided by your faculty. We ask that you: take the time to understand your programme's attendance requirements let your faculty know of any attendance difficulties are aware that low attendance and lack of participation can result in you being withdrawn from your programme.
Netiquette All emails between learners and academic/administrative staff of the College should be professional, courteous, respectful and polite. There should be an appropriate salutation (e.g. Dear Mary / Hi Dr. Murphy) and care should be taken with grammar, spelling etc. All members of staff have specific working hours so please do not expect a response outside of these hours.
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Student Etiquette In-class and communication etiquette All students are expected to comply with the following guidelines when attending lectures and interacting with lecturers and administrative staff in Griffith College:
Dos and Don'ts for student etiquette Do: be courteous to fellow classmates and staff at all times; understand and respect cultural differences between yourself and your classmates; be open-minded to other people’s opinions during group work, and respect that it is a team effort; exercise boundaries between you, classmates and staff. Contact should only ever relate to material around your module or programme with staff. Don’t: use your mobile phone in class without expressed permission from your lecturer; record any lectures without seeking consent beforehand; arrive late - you will disturb the class and may not be permitted entry; leave lectures early unless you have sought permission before the beginning of class; attend class under the influence of alcohol/drugs; contact lecturers outside of business hours or during unsociable hours, especially if a lecturer has entrusted you with their contact details.
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Assessments Your academic progress at Griffith College is normally assessed through a variety of forms including written, practical, projects etc. It is the responsibility of every student to acquaint themselves with the College’s rules and regulations for assessments and examinations. All forms and policies referred to in this section are available to download from Moodle. If you have any further questions relating to college assessment procedures, please contact Student Services or the examinations office at examinations@griffith.ie or phone 01 4150 485. Assignments and projects ● All work must be submitted by the appointed deadline. It is college policy not to grant extensions other than in exceptional circumstances. ● It is important to make and keep a copy of every assignment/ project/ dissertation you submit to the college in hard and electronic copy. ● Assignments will not be accepted without a signed Assignment Cover Sheet. This coversheet is available on Moodle and should be attached to both hard copy assignments and soft copies submitted through 'turnitin'. Examinations For programmes that are divided into semesters, examinations typically take place in January and May. Examinations for linear based programmes are typically held in May. A supplemental examination sitting normally takes place in August. Please refer to Moodle for a full listing of all college regulations regarding examinations including guidelines on procedures before, after and during examinations.
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Examinations Prohibited materials You are not permitted to take any material into the exam venue that might give you an unfair advantage over other students. You also may not have written notes of any kind on your person. You should not bring items of value or importance to exams or leave them outside in bags or coats. Items that you may not take into an exam include: mobile phones computer hardware/software pencil cases
smart devices notes of any kind
programmable calculators textbooks
Dictionaries are available at the examination venue on request. Any unauthorised material found in your possession will be confiscated immediately and your actions may be construed as an attempt at cheating. A full investigation will take place, which may result in disciplinary action.
Assessment results Examination results are normally available within four weeks of the completion of the examinations. You may access your results on my.griffith.ie using your student number and password. Please note that semester results remain provisional until they have been approved at the relevant examinations board at the end of the academic year. Transcripts of results are issued in hard copy on completion of your programme. Please ensure that the College has your correct contact details for all correspondence. Any changes to your contact details can be made on my.griffith.ie or by contacting your faculty administrator.
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Grading System How the grading system works All programmes within the College are assessed on the Percentage Grading Scheme (%). In the case of all undergraduate and most postgraduate programmes, the pass mark is 40%. However, for some postgraduate programmes, the pass mark is 50%. To find out the pass mark pertaining to your programme, please contact your faculty administrator. You must achieve the minimum pass mark in each module. Where modules are assessed by more than one component, learners normally must pass each component. To find out the breakdown of assessment in each module, please refer to the approved programme schedule in your programme handbook. Pass by compensation In some cases, learners are permitted to pass by compensation by achieving a mark within the band: (35%�39%) or (45%�49%) according to the pass mark of the programme. The rules for compensation are as follows: the learner has been assessed for all modules within the stage the learner has not failed any modules registered within the stage the results from all modules are from first attempts the learner has achieved the deficit marks in another module within the stage.
Interpreting results How a module result is calculated Each assessment component completed is marked out of 100%, with the minimum pass mark normally set at 40 or 50%. The overall result for each module is calculated by multiplying the result achieved in each component by the associated weighting and then adding the results together.
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Overall Results How an overall result is calculated The overall result for each year/stage of your programme is represented by the Percentage Point Average (PPA) achieved within the year/stage. To calculate the PPA, the percentage achieved in each module is multiplied by the credits allocated to the module to determine the Percentage Credit Score. Example of how an overall result is calculated The Percentage Credit Scores for each module are added together and divided by the total credits for the year / stage to arrive at the PPA as indicated below: Total Percentage Credit Score Total Credits for stage
= =
3530 60
Percentage Point Average
=
58.9
To find out the credits allocated to each module associated with your programme, please refer to the approved programme schedule for your chosen programme.
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Award Classifications How to calculate an award classification The classification awarded is normally based on the Percentage Point Average achieved in the final stage of the programme. The award classification correlates to the PPA achieved and the Award Classification Bands relevant to the programme of study.
* In the cases where the module pass mark is 50%, the band for PASS is then 50�59
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Award Classifications
40-49 50-59 60-69 >=70
40-49 50-59 60-69 >=70
A ‘Pass’ classification of an award is a positive statement of achievement. All awards — other than minor awards and supplemental awards — shall be classified Minor Awards and Special Purpose Awards are normally unclassified. Special-purpose awards which have a volume of at least 60 credits and are comparable to a major award (at the same NFQ level) may have the same classification as the major award.
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Appeals If you wish to appeal the decision of an examinations board you may do so in accordance with the following conditions: 1. You believe that there was a non-academic irregularity in the manner in which their assessments were conducted 2.You wish to present information of mitigating circumstances which were not known to the examinations board. In this case, the learner must also show good reason why such circumstances could not have been made known prior to or at the examinations board meeting 3.There is a breach of natural justice. (A breach of natural justice occurs when your right to a fair appeal is not upheld by the college). For more details and access to forms referred to in the appeals section, please refer to section QA E15 of the Griffith College Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manual or the Exam Papers/Information section of Moodle.
Deferrals If you wish to apply for a deferral you must submit a Learner Record Amendment Form (LRAF), which is available to download from Moodle. You should submit your completed form to your faculty to be approved by your Programme Director. If your application for deferral is approved, your Programme Director will outline the conditions of the deferral and submit your LRAF to registration for processing. In the event that your deferral request is unsuccessful you will have the right to appeal the decision. There are a few different types of deferral: 1. Programme Deferral: if you wish to defer your full programme of study until the next academic year 2. Module Deferral: if you wish to defer one module of your programme until the next academic year 3. Component Deferral: In the event that you need to defer your assessment to the next exam sitting due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, you will need to seek a component deferral. This type of deferral is for a one year maximum. *Please Note: from September 2019 programme and module deferrals are granted for one year only and for a second year only in exceptional circumstances.
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Quality Assurance & Enhancement Quality Assurance and Enhancement (QAE) procedures and guidelines are there to ensure that you get the most out of your Griffith College experience. This ensures excellence in all aspects of College activities, from learner application for a programme through to graduation from the programme. For all QAE policies and procedures please see the Quality Assurance and Enhancement section in the “About� section on Griffith.ie or see the QAED tab in your Moodle account. Griffith College works in partnership with a number of validating bodies in Ireland and the UK. This ensures that all programmes are recognised nationally and internationally. Our validating partners Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) was established in November 2012 under the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012. The international status and value of a QQI qualification are assured as the demand for graduates continues to grow at home and abroad. The Institute of Commercial Management is a globally recognised and respected foundation based in the UK. ICM is involved in the design and development of professional educational courses. CISCO Learning Solutions Partner is a world leader in networking products, services and industry solutions, helping companies realise greater returns on technology investments.
Our education partners Griffith College recognises the benefits of cultural exchange in developing a fully rounded educational experience for its students. The College has partnerships with over 140 universities and colleges around the world. These partnerships play a key part in the global campus environment that Griffith offers. Currently, there are students from over 100 countries worldwide studying at Griffith's four campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
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Careers Office While you are at Griffith College there are career resources which include CV/cover letter templates, interview tips and guides to using social media for your job search, careers appointments, job vacancies and news & events. For employers we provide a Free Vacancy Advertisement Service to our students. The SCR campus has a drop in clinic in D202 every Monday from 11am – 2pm.
You do not need to make an appointment. (Please note the Careers Advisor will be available for 10 minutes per student during the Drop-In Careers Clinic). All students may contact the careers office by: Email: emma.flynn@griffith.ie Office Phone: 01 415 0436 or visit griffith.ie/offices/careers/ for more information.
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Graduation & Alumni Graduation This year, more than 1000 students will graduate from Griffith College. The 2019 graduation ceremonies will take place in November, where at the ceremonies, graduates can look forward to celebrating their achievements with family, friends and staff. Further details of these events are available on griffith.ie/offices/graduation, or contact graduation@griffith.ie Phone: 01 415 0459 Alumni Griffith College has a network of more than 40,000 alumni representing hundreds of professions and is a truly multicultural community. As a current student of Griffith College, it is important for you to remember that this alumni community will extend your Griffith experience well beyond your time as a Griffith student. Graduating students can join the online Griffith alumni network at (www.griffithalumninetwork.com), where you can connect with college friends, increase your professional network, stay up-to-date on college happenings, alumni news, and create a lasting Griffith alumni community. We really hope that you will join this network and take advantage of the many features it has to offer. There are other resources that are available to graduating students which include: Griffith College Alumni LinkedIn page Alumni section of the Griffith College website GroupSchemes discounts To find out more about all of these resources available to you, go to the Student Services section of Moodle and click on Alumni Support. You are also welcome to email the alumni Office at griffithalumni@griffith.ie or call 01 416 3349 with any questions.
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Key Dates 2019/2020 September 2019 16th Semester 1 lectures begin
March 2nd 16th-20th
Provisional Exam Results released Assignment Week
October 14th 28th
Online Registration Closes Bank Holiday (no classes)
April 10th 13th
Bank Holiday Bank Holiday
November 4th-8th 6th-7th 21st 22nd
Assignment Week Dublin Graduation Cork Graduation (TBC) Limerick Graduation (TBC)
May 1st 4th 4th-8th 12th-28th
Semester 2 Lectures end Bank Holiday Study Week Examination period
Semester 2 online registration opens End of Semester 1 lectures Study Week
June 22nd
Semester 3 lectures begin (TBC)
July 1st
Exam results released
August 5th-21st
Examinations begin
December 2nd 13th 30th
January 2020 1st Bank Holiday 7th-23th Examination period 30th Induction for Feb intake February 3rd 28th
September 18th Exam Results Released Semester 2 lectures begin Online Registration closes
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“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
-Malcolm X
Griffith College 2019